New Measles Cases Reported

World News to Note

February 14, 2002

LONDON -- Nine new cases of measles were confirmed in London on Wednesday, raising concerns that many parents are ignoring a government appeal to use the standard children's vaccine. The new cases brought to 20 the number of confirmed measles victims in an area of south London where many families continue to doubt the safety of the measles, mumps and rubella inoculation.